Towing with an LE5 5 speed
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Joined: 08-26-2008
Posts: 1,488
From: Sequim Washington
Everybody is focused on pulling and adequate handling and power.
It's also about braking capacity and with that goes the type of terrain you will encounter..
Take a rig with 1000lbs out and try to make a quick stop at 35 mph.
Now take it out again and try it at 60mph.
Get the message ??
SF
It's also about braking capacity and with that goes the type of terrain you will encounter..
Take a rig with 1000lbs out and try to make a quick stop at 35 mph.
Now take it out again and try it at 60mph.
Get the message ??
SF
Senior Member
Joined: 12-24-2007
Posts: 2,873
From: Seville. OH
Everybody is focused on pulling and adequate handling and power.
It's also about braking capacity and with that goes the type of terrain you will encounter..
Take a rig with 1000lbs out and try to make a quick stop at 35 mph.
Now take it out again and try it at 60mph.
Get the message ??
SF
It's also about braking capacity and with that goes the type of terrain you will encounter..
Take a rig with 1000lbs out and try to make a quick stop at 35 mph.
Now take it out again and try it at 60mph.
Get the message ??
SF
You are correct Braking is very important when towing.
But I believe that the focus of this thread was about towing with a 5sp.
I know that the brakes are the same for an auto and a 5sp so I don't think we are talking about a dangerous act here.
Platinum Member
Joined: 12-06-2009
Posts: 11,721
From: Alabama
I know it's been debated before, but the owners manual does state to not tow with a 5 speed.
From the manual:
Towing a Trailer
(Manual Transmission)
Do not tow a trailer if the vehicle is equipped with a
manual transmission.
From the manual:
Towing a Trailer
(Manual Transmission)
Do not tow a trailer if the vehicle is equipped with a
manual transmission.
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